AKD‘s real estate practice is ’not only intellectually oriented but also pragmatically minded’, and works for major international retailers. The practice is particularly adept at handling real estate work, while also advising on distribution law, tax law, data protection, and disputes before Belgian courts. Work undertaken by the team is often cross-border and highly complex. Steven Ongena leads the practice, with a focus on representing retailers in real estate transactions and agency agreements. Pol Cools is a key figure within the 'very approachable and flexible’ team.
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‘AKD operates internationally and is active in several areas of law. They are not only intellectually oriented but also pragmatically minded. Besides that, the attorneys are very approachable and flexible.’
‘They deliver very fast to a high level.’
Kernmandanten
- Naos
- Tommy Hilfiger
- Calvin Klein
- Claire’s Accessories
- Dessange
- Retif
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing a pan-European multi-brand retailer in a long lease transaction for a multiple floor store, under development, located in Antwerp's main shopping street
- Assisting a worldwide NYSE-listed restaurant chain in the development of its Belgian franchise portfolio
- Representing a globally active food manufacturer in court and expert proceedings regarding a distribution dispute with a former BeLux dealer.
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Praxisleitung
Steven Ongena
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Pol Cools